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<h3 data-block-key="0ggyk">Wanniassa</h3><img alt="China Tea House" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/China_Tea_House.width-800.jpg" width="800">The south side just keeps on coming up trumps this year, what with being <a href="/news/the-vatican-city-of-canberra-welcome-to-the-tiny-suburb-of-oxley/">home to Canberra’s ‘Vatican city’</a> and <a href="/news/why-on-earth-do-people-who-live-in-wanniassa-love-it-so-much/">Wanniassans simply raving about how much they love living there</a>.<img alt="Screen Shot 2024-06-04 at 12.45.40 pm" class="richtext-image full-width" height="391" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2024-06-04_at_12.45.40_pm.width-800.png" width="261">Now it turns out little old Wanniassa (aka the Erindale Shops) is home to one of the best Chinese restaurants in the whole city. It’s called the China Tea House and its menu is organised by which sauce you prefer, not which meat. Are you a Mongolian, Beijing or Plum type of family? It’s garlic sauce for us.<h4 data-block-key="42m61">What to order: The Peking Chili Shredded Beef (and make sure you get a side of prawn toast, it’s delish.)</h4><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/search/?listing_type=sale&amp;address_suburb=Wanniassa,%202903,%20ACT&amp;surrounding=true&amp;order_by=price&amp;property_status_groups=current,underOffer,includePrivate&amp;page=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View homes for sale in Wanniassa.</a><h3 data-block-key="4rqpe">Holt</h3><img alt="chinese inn" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/chinese_inn.width-800.jpg" width="800">We’re not sure what happened to Rebecca but Rebecca’s Chinese Inn at Kippax Fair is now just known as the Chinese Inn. The food is superb, whether you’re in-house at the restaurant or at home cheering on the Raiders from the lounge room on a Sunday night.<img alt="chinese inn 2" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/chinese_inn_2.width-800.jpg" width="800">Authentic Chinese and Malaysian food is on the menu at the Inn, and if you eat in, you’ll be able to order drinks from the cocktail bar. We also hear you can have your wedding there?!<h4 data-block-key="db2fm">What to order: The Shantung Chicken.</h4><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/search/?listing_type=sale&amp;address_suburb=Holt,%202615,%20ACT&amp;surrounding=true&amp;order_by=price&amp;property_status_groups=current,underOffer,includePrivate&amp;page=1&amp;view_as=list" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View homes for sale in Holt.</a><h3 data-block-key="2cdts">Queanbeyan</h3><img alt="New Cathay" class="richtext-image full-width" height="800" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/New_Cathay.width-800.jpg" width="800">New Cathay Chinese Restaurant has been an icon on Queanbeyan’s main street for around 20 years. In Queanbeyan, you’re either a New Cathay family or a Diamond Chinese family (the Diamond has been operating at Karabar Shops since the 1980s).<img alt="Screen Shot 2024-06-04 at 1.06.22 pm" class="richtext-image full-width" height="417" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2024-06-04_at_1.06.22_pm.width-800.png" width="423">It’s fair to say New Cathay is leading the charge at this point, with wait times for delivery on a Friday night hitting close to two hours.<h4 data-block-key="7sc7">What to order: Mongolian Beef or Char Kway Teow.</h4><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/search/?listing_type=sale&amp;address_suburb=Queanbeyan,%202620,%20NSW&amp;surrounding=true&amp;order_by=price&amp;property_status_groups=current,underOffer,includePrivate&amp;page=1&amp;view_as=list" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View homes for sale in Queanbeyan.</a><h3 data-block-key="53sj2">Kingston</h3><img alt="portias place 2" class="richtext-image full-width" height="233" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/portias_place_2.width-800.jpg" width="216">There’s really only one Chinese restaurant that springs to mind when it comes to secret political conversation over the lazy-su, and that’s Portia’s Place.Since 1996, Portia’s has been a restaurant of choice for out-of-towners during Sitting Week, with many a prime minister enjoying a couple of spring rolls and a san choy bow lettuce cup or two between meetings.<img alt="portias place" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/portias_place.width-800.jpg" width="800">I’ve always been too shy to head into Portia’s, so I now just get it delivered by an Uber driver.<h4 data-block-key="fdui2">What to order: Fillet Pepper Steak.</h4><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/search/?listing_type=buy&amp;address_suburb=Kingston,%202604,%20ACT&amp;surrounding=true&amp;order_by=price&amp;property_status_groups=current,underOffer,includePrivate&amp;page=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View homes for sale in Kingston.</a><h3 data-block-key="edu00">Dickson</h3><img alt="ruby chinese restaurant" class="richtext-image full-width" height="478" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/ruby_chinese_restaurant.width-800.jpg" width="800">Hands up if you grew up in the inner north and had family birthday parties at Ruby Chinese Restaurant? When it opened on Woolley Street in 1982, Ruby set a new standard for Chinese food in the nation’s capital and people would drive in from Belconnen for the huge array of seafood on offer.<img alt="Screen Shot 2024-06-04 at 1.36.00 pm" class="richtext-image full-width" height="599" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2024-06-04_at_1.36.00_pm.width-800.png" width="800"><h4 data-block-key="eo73r">What to order: At $48 a head, go for ‘Set Menu A’ which includes (among its six dishes) garlic butter king prawns, fish fillets in spiced salt and chilli, and satay beef with mixed veggies.</h4><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/search/?listing_type=buy&amp;address_suburb=Dickson,%202602,%20ACT&amp;surrounding=true&amp;order_by=price&amp;property_status_groups=current,underOffer,includePrivate&amp;page=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View homes for sale in Dickson.</a>

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This Zango Cracker Property could WIN you a Double Pass to the Official Skyfire VIP Function held at Regatta Point. <a href="https://zango.com.au/skyfire" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more here.</a> A five-bedroom home on a large block is a unique find in Canberra’s inner-north suburb of Dickson.<a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/lj-hooker-dickson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LJ Hooker Dickson</a> sales agent <a href="/agents/stephen-bunday/">Stephen Bunday</a> said the addition of a home office or sixth bedroom, plus a huge upstairs rumpus room made <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/82-marsden-street-dickson-act-2602-93851/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">82 Marsden Street</a> in Dickson the perfect family home for anyone seeking comfort and convenience.<div>
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“This is a classic family home, with five bedrooms and three bathrooms, and there’s not a lot of them sold in this area,” Stephen said.“It sits on a 922 sqm block, which is big by Dickson standards. And even though it’s a large house, there’s still loads of backyard to enjoy.”The two-storey home is north-facing at the rear so it’s light-filled and sunny. The back decks on both levels are the perfect place to relax and take in the leafy vista over the garden and pool area.“The sun pours in the downstairs living areas and big family room, which have large timber windows and gleaming polished hardwood floors, providing a feeling of warmth and elegance throughout,” Stephen said.“The living areas flow out to the deck covered with a gorgeous ornamental grapevine and onto the backyard and pool area, providing year-round opportunities for entertaining, your morning coffee or a sundowner.”Upstairs, the rumpus room boasts picture windows to the north and opens onto the elevated verandah.<img alt="6-Hallway" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/6-Hallway.width-800.jpg" width="800">The home has been renovated twice by the current owners, once in 2000 and again in 2004, while a new kitchen was installed in 2016, which Stephen said had a classic style with a neutral colour palette.“They’ve done a great job with the renovations, creating a golden opportunity for a growing family, with space to accommodate guests or extended family members,” he said.Downstairs you have the kitchen, living, dining and lounge room, three bedrooms – including the sprawling master suite – plus two bathrooms and an office. Upstairs are another two bedrooms, a huge rumpus and living area, plus a third bathroom.Upstairs, the ample, private space could accommodate an extended family who could come and go via the front entry hall without entering the main living areas. It’s also a fantastic area for lucky teenagers to spread their wings and hang out with friends.<img alt="2-Hallway" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/2-Hallway.width-800.jpg" width="800">“In this home, everyone can have their own space,” Stephen said.The relaxed family room wraps around the renovated kitchen, a highlight of the home with stone benchtops, quality appliances, and a plumbed-in fridge. The dining and lounge area has timber and stacking doors, providing multiple access points to the covered wrap-around deck.A wood-burning fireplace ensures a warm and cosy atmosphere while entertaining during the winter months, or make the most of the ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning system for year-round comfort.Families can make the most of the large yard with lush lawns and gardens surrounding the solar-heated in-ground swimming pool.<img alt="15-Area" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/15-Area.width-800.jpg" width="800">The addition of dry storage sheds hidden in the rear yard adds to the practicality of the outdoor space. There is also ample off-street parking, complemented by a tandem enclosed carport with an automatic door.For the environmentally conscious, the home has double-glazed windows, a 10,000-litre water tank and a 2.3-kilowatt solar system.Stephen said the location, in popular Dickson, was “fantastic”.“Marsden Street is one of those wonderful oak-lined streets and, at this time of year, the trees meet in the middle providing beautiful shade and serenity,” he said.The home is a six-minute stroll from the bustling Dickson Town Centre with its array of restaurants and lively bars, and a short walk to North Ainslie Primary School, Lyneham High, Emmaus Christian School and Daramalan College.With easy access to the Light Rail, Dickson Pool, Dickson Wetlands, sports grounds and bike tracks, Stephen said this home boasts an ideal locale.While it is set in the RZ2 zone, allowing potential for a multi-unit housing development, he expects the home to be snapped up by a family.The property will go to auction on Saturday 10 February 10:00AM<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/82-marsden-street-dickson-act-2602-93851/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/big-house-big-block-spells-golden-opportunity-in-dickson/738806" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the RiotACT</a>

Dickson home combines classic style with modern amenities

Free-standing with no common walls, a flexible floorplan and a backyard with enough space for game of cricket, <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/5-1-mcgowan-place-dickson-act-2602-84956/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5/1 McGowan Place, Dickson</a>, breaks the townhouse mould.And then there’s the ultra-convenient location.“This strata-managed property is unique in that it offers house-like proportions with townhouse convenience,” says <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/belle-property-canberra/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Belle Property Canberra</a> sales agent <a href="/agents/andrew-white-2/">Andrew White</a>.<img alt="5-1-mcgowan-place-dickson-act-2602-84956-image-0-20230818020133979776-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/5-1-mcgowan-place-dickson-act-2602-84956-image.width-800_n6mZgeO.jpg" width="800">“Though it’s a Dickson address with a Dickson price guide, it’s on the fringe of Braddon and the new owners will enjoy all the conveniences that go with that.”Billed as a three-bedroom, three-bathroom composition, upstairs can just as easily be used as a second living space or a large fourth bedroom.“It’s uncommon for townhouses to have this level of flexibility in the floorplan, where you can basically choose your own,” Andrew says.<img alt="5-1-mcgowan-place-dickson-act-2602-84956-image-0-20230818020135468980-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/5-1-mcgowan-place-dickson-act-2602-84956-image.width-800_fDRmYib.jpg" width="800">“The ground floor footprint is about 90sqm so there’s quite a bit to work with.“The property has attracted interest from investors and young families, but also multi-generational families. The downstairs bedroom comes with an ensuite where the owners could have elderly parents living. This way everyone has privacy but also the convenience of family living close by.”<img alt="5-1-mcgowan-place-dickson-act-2602-84956-image-0-20230818020137232190-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/5-1-mcgowan-place-dickson-act-2602-84956-image.width-800_Lb7IdWY.jpg" width="800">Built in 2014, the aesthetic is fresh and modern. The northerly sun pours into the two upstairs bedrooms and the open-plan living and dining space. On one side this connects to the stylish kitchen, which includes a gas hob, breakfast bar, stone benchtops and abundant storage.“You have a reserve walkway in between the property and the townhouses next door, so that sunshine will never be interrupted,” Andrew says.The other side of the home flows out to the secure and private backyard where there’s space for the kids to run about, and to set up a space for the adults to relax outdoors or entertain.<img alt="5-1-mcgowan-place-dickson-act-2602-84956-image-0-20230818020137555533-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/5-1-mcgowan-place-dickson-act-2602-84956-image.width-800_Xskseyh.jpg" width="800">“I’m imagining the new owners enjoying a coffee while the kids run around in the beautiful morning sun, or eating al fresco around a fire pit in the evenings.“They can stroll to the markets in Braddon on a Saturday and once the new Dickson market development is complete, no doubt they’ll be grabbing their groceries there.“Everything is available on foot, so it’s really offering family immersion in a townhouse area.”<img alt="5-1-mcgowan-place-dickson-act-2602-84956-image-0-20230818020138378442-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/5-1-mcgowan-place-dickson-act-2602-84956-image.width-800_7518rja.jpg" width="800">All bedrooms have built-in wardrobes, and bedrooms two and three open out to a full-length elevated balcony with treetop views.Bathrooms are finished with chic designer tiling and quality fittings. The main bathroom is further enhanced with a bathtub and a stunning separate vanity area. The downstairs powder room adds additional convenience.Other features include a double remote-control lock-up garage with laundry and internal entry, and 6.5 kW solar panels.<img alt="5-1-mcgowan-place-dickson-act-2602-84956-image-0-20230818020139888238-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/5-1-mcgowan-place-dickson-act-2602-84956-image.width-800_gH4gY6Z.jpg" width="800">Located just 200m from a light rail stop, within walking distance of the city and with the lively Dickson dining precinct close by, Andrew says the location alone makes for an excellent investment and enviable lifestyle.“McGowan Place is one of only a few no-through roads in that little pocket, and it has created a nice community of modern townhouses in a quiet, peaceful and secure cul-de-sac,” he says.“All the amenities a young family needs are nearby including reserves, green spaces and schools.”5/1 McGowan Place, Dickson, is for sale between $1.27 million and $1.32 million.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/5-1-mcgowan-place-dickson-act-2602-84956/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/house-like-proportions-townhouse-convenience-on-the-braddon-border/694085" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Riotact</a>.

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490 Northbourne DICKSON, ACT 2602 is for Rent on Zango

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Cody Edwards

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Looking to launch a coffee shop in Dickson? Raine & Horne Commercial is delighted to present a 60 sqm GF unit at 490 Northbourne Ave for lease.

Positioned on the ground floor of the 8-story WOTSO Dickson office building in Canberra's north, this space features an outdoor seating area available for the future tenant's use. The air-conditioned unit offers convenient street access and is also accessible via the main lobby of the WOTSO building. It comes with water and sewerage connections ready, and a grease trap is currently being installed by the landlord. For the convenience of your customers, common toilets are available on the ground floor, ensuring that your rented space is maximized.

To arrange an inspection, please call Mark Nicholls at Raine & Horne Commercial Canberra!

Perfect cafe location in Dickson office building

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Population in Dickson is 2149, with a median age of 31. This is way below the Canberra average of 40.5 and way below the national 41.6

Your new suburb is very young

Compared to other areas, couples (23%) and singles (15%) are over represented and the amount of single parents lower than national average

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A majority of 49% live in a house, followed by 28% apartment dwellers. Households are 2.3 people on average, seems like Dickson is the place to go for spacious living!

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490 Northbourne DICKSON, ACT 2602

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490 Northbourne DICKSON, ACT 2602

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